Christmas & New Years Mass Schedule

Happy Birthday Jesus Parish Christmas Party - Saturday, Dec. 14th

Annual Citrus Sale - Order by Dec. 15th!

ORDER ONLINE HERE (by Dec. 15th)

Inclement Weather - Sunday, Dec. 8, 2013

Due to the inclement weather today there will be no Sunday bingo.  Stay safe and plan to join us next week!

All Saint's Day Mass Times

November 1st, All Saints Day, is a Holy Day of Obligation. Masses will be on Thursday, October 31st at 7pm & Friday, November 1st at 7am, 9am & 7pm.

CAT CHAT Concert - Tuesday, October 15th - 6:30pm

      Live CAT CHAT Concert @ St. John’s in Hollywood

Join us for a night of faith and fun at a live CAT CHAT concert.  Cat.Chat concerts are specifically geared for young families with kids (preK- grade 6). The songs are dynamic and packed with God’s Word and Catholic teachings that bring children into a refreshing experience of Catholicism. The concert is filled with powerful music, crowd participation, unicycling, juggling, yo-yos, prizes, good humor, prayer times and family fun. After the concert, the Cat.Chat family and Moses the Cat stick around to take photos, sign autographs and “chat” with the families. Doors open at 6pm and the concert starts at 6:30pm on Tuesday, October 15^th  at St. John’s Church, Monsignor Harris Center, Hollywood, MD.  The concert is free to attend.  A good-will offering will be taken to help pay for the concert.  For more information on Cat.Chat please visit their web site at www.catchat.ca.

The Cat.Chat concert team consists of The Cat.Chat Man, his wife Denise, their 5 kids, plus the fun and exciting, Moses the Cat.  Their family lives in Bruno, Saskatchewan, Canada.  The Cat.Chat family and Moses the Cat have performed over 450 concerts in the last 9 years.  Audiences have been “Wowed” by the Cat.Chat family’s unique blend of ministry and entertainment.  They have also filmed a TV series for kids, which consists of 8 episodes that is now airing on EWTN.

Coloring Contest!!  Prizes will be awarded to the winners of a coloring contest hosted by the Cat.Chat family.  Below is the picture to be colored.  Color it and bring it with you that night to be entered into the contest.

Many of the Summer Program Instructors will be joining us for the evening to sing their favorite songs from the past two summers like “G.O.D.”,  “Hike of My Life”,  “I Wanna Say YES!” and “I Believe”.

Please join us for an exciting evening of fun for the whole family and please help us spread the word!!  We want to pack the gym for this amazing concert!

Spaghetti Dinner

We will be having a Spaghetti Dinner on Friday, Oct. 4th, 2013 from 5 - 7pm in the Monsignor Harris Center. Adult dinners will cost $10 for an all you can eat meal! 

Kid (ages 6-12) meals will be $5. Ages 5 and under are free! 

2013 Annual Report

To view our Annual Financial Report, please click on this link: Finance Council Page

A direct link is here: http://www.stjohnsparishhollywood.org/docs/September-2013-Parishioner-Report.pdf

Day of Fasting and Prayer for Peace

Cardinal Wuerl to Celebrate Mass for Peace and Justice on September 7

A day of prayer and fasting for peace in Syria, the Middle East and throughout the world

    Recently, Pope Francis called on Catholics and those throughout the world to join in a day of prayer and fasting for peace in Syria, in the Middle East, and throughout the world. The Holy Father noted that this initiative comes out of the need to address the violent challenges to peace, to human solidarity and to freedom, particularly religious freedom.

     In communion with the pope’s request, Cardinal Donald Wuerl, Archbishop of Washington will be the principal celebrant and homilist at a Mass for Peace and Justice at the Basilica of the National Shine of the Immaculate Conception. Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States, will represent Pope Francis and offer words of support for this effort. Monsignor Ronny Jenkins, the General Secretary for the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops will also be present.

Mass for Peace and Justice

Saturday, September 7, 2013

12:10 p.m.

Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception Crypt Church

400 Michigan Avenue, NE

Washington, DC

     The Mass will coincide with the opening Vigil for Prayer in Saint Peter’s Square in Rome, and will allow the faithful in the Archdiocese of Washington to be spiritually united in prayer with the Holy Father as well as the faithful throughout the world in prayer for peace.

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The Archdiocese of Washington is home to over 620,000 Catholics, 139 parishes and 96 Catholic schools, located in Washington, DC, and five Maryland counties: Calvert, Charles, Montgomery, Prince George’s and St. Mary’s. 

Click on this link to read a letter from Pope Francis! 

Feast of the Assumption Mass Times

We will celebrate the Feast of the Assumption of Mary on:

Wednesday, August 14th at 7pm

Thursday, August 15th at 7am, 9am, and 7pm

Parish Picnic Status - CANCELLED

UPDATE: Sunday, August 18, 2013:  The Parish Picnic has been cancelled due to inclement weather. 


The St. John's Parish Picnic that was postponed due to rain will now take place this Sunday, August 18th at Camp Maria. Mass will NOT be celebrated there, but we look forward to our picnic and planned activities. Plan to come!

2013 Parish Picnic at Camp Maria

UPDATE: Sunday, August 18, 2013:  The Parish Picnic has been cancelled due to inclement weather. 

Update Sunday 8:15am - Parish Picnic is postponed.  

Join us for our Annual Parish Picnic!

Have a Blessed Summer!

Wherever your vacation takes you... remember your Sunday Mass obligation. Traveling Catholics can log on to www.masstimes.org to obtain information on the times of Mass and other worship services, as well as Church location, telephone, and handicapped accessibility.

If you travel this summer, have a safe and blessed trip!

St. John’s Parish Memorial Mass

The Knights of Columbus will host a Memorial Day Mass and Service on May 27th. The Mass will begin at 7:00pm and the service will start at 8:00pm outside in the back parking lot near the cemetery. A reception will follow the outside service in the Monsignor Harris Center.  Everyone is welcome to attend as we honor those who died while defending our freedom. Contact Chris Woehrer for questions at chris.woehrer@navy.mil.

Join us for some fun!

Blue Crabs Spirit Night - Enjoy a game at the park!

For tickets or more information, please visit our webpage: http://www.sjshollywood.org/AboutSJS/Blue-Crabs-Spirit-Night.aspx 

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Find some bargains at our annual Yard Sale! 

To drop off donations, reserve a table, or to find some excellent bargains, visit our webpage for more information: http://www.sjshollywood.org/AboutSJS/YardSale.aspx

Mother's Day Events

We will be hosting a Mother's Day Purse Bingo Friday, May 10th.  The generous sponsors have given us fabulous purses from Kate Spade, Coach, Juicy Couture, Dooney and Bourke, and more! There will be a raffle featuring a Vera Bradley Weekender with matching accessories and an overnight stay in a spa hotel.  We will have a Purse Ticket  Auction, jewelry door prizes, and concessions will be available.  

Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 at the door. Reserve a table for $10 a table (8-10 people).  Please see the St. John's School website at http://www.sjshollywood.org/AboutSJS/Purse-Bingo.aspx for details, pictures of prizes and ticket reservations, or contact Christina Hall at chrisytinann@md.metrocast.net or Joanne Koterwas at somd.zookeeper@gmail.com.

Make your Mom feel special by taking her to a delicious brunch. For more details or to make reservations online, visit: http://www.sjshollywood.org/AboutSJS/Mothers-Day-Brunch.aspx  

St. John's School Auction

Click on the link below to view some items up for auction... 

new pictures just added! 

PREVIEW (PICTURES) OF AUCTION ITEMS!

Our St. John's School Auction is this Saturday, April 27th!  Guests are sure to have a great time as we turn back time with a 50s theme! Many items are rolling in, including, but not limited to:

- Time Share to Vegas 7 day/ 6 nights

- Limo Ride

- Redskins Tickets

- Orioles Tickets

- NASCAR tickets

- American Girl Doll with Lands End gift certificate

- Charter Fishing Trip

-  Dinner Cruise with Fr. Ray

- 10 yards of Mulch and Spreading

- Bingo Basket

- Wine Tasting & Baskets

- Many Restaurant Gift Cards

- Pre-K – 8^th Grade Baskets and Crafts

- Reserved Parking for Weekend Masses

- Principal for the Day

- No Bingo for a Year

- Hot Lunch for a Year

... and much, much more! 

For more information, to see a list of other items, or to purchase advanced tickets, click here: Auction Webpage! 

DC 'Hood Basketball Game & Evening of Fun!

Join us this Friday night for an exciting evening of family fun celebrating vocations.  Other than optional concessions, the whole evening is free!  Free balloons, face-painting, contests, give-aways and free pizza and soda with the priests and seminarians after the DC Hood game. Help us cheer on the DC Hood and our parish team.  It should be a really good game!  

Please help us spread the word.

Lawn Mowers Needed!

Spring is here and with it the beginning of grass mowing season. In preparation for mowing, please remember to remove last years’ cemetery flower arrangements or position them on top of the headstones to make mowing easier. St. John’s is still in need of volunteers to mow the campus. We have lawn mowers and weed trimmers but still need additional people to operate them, especially the trimmers. The mowing schedule is very flexible, and with enough volunteers, would only require about 1.5 – 2.0 hours every 
two weeks. Please consider this valuable contribution to the Parish. Contact John Shimski at 301-373-8961 or jshimski@md.metrocast.net for more information.  

Holy Week Schedule

Holy Week Schedule

March 25^th – March 31^st

March 25^th – Monday of the Holy Week

Daily Mass at 8:00am; diocesan clergy are at the Cathedral at 7:30pm to receive the Holy Oil for the next year.

March 26^th – Tuesday of the Holy Week

Daily Mass at 8:00am (No CCD)

March 27^th – Wednesday of the Holy Week

Daily Mass at 8:00am

Penance Service at St. Johns Church at 7:00pm. (No evening Mass)

March 28^th – Holy Thursday

No morning Mass, however a 9:00am Para-Liturgy of Foot Washing with the St. John’s School children.
Mass of the Lord's Supper - 7:00pm 

March 29^th – Good Friday

Morning Prayer – 8:00am

Stations of the Cross – 3:00pm, followed by Chaplet of Mercy and Confessions.

Veneration of the Cross Liturgy – 7:00pm

Confessions will follow the evening service; this will be the last opportunity for confessions before Easter.

March 30^th – Holy Saturday

Morning Prayer – 8:00am with the Blessing of Easter Baskets directly following.

Easter Vigil – 8:00-pm. (This Mass is always about two hours long.)

March 30^th – Easter Sunday

Masses at 7:00am, 8:30am, 10:00am and 11:30am. (No CCD)

Catholic Bee!

Want to have fun and at the same time appreciate and learn about your Catholic Faith? If you are a 4th or 5th grader at St. John’s parish or school, register now for our Catholic Bee. It is a fun game similar to a Spelling Bee except the questions are about our Catholic Faith. Cash prizes and trophies will be awarded to the top place winners! All of the questions and answers are available for studying prior to the Bee. The top six winners will advance to the Southern Maryland Finals on Saturday, April 20th here at St. John’s! If you would like to participate, please register by calling the rectory at 301-373-2281 or you may register online.

On April 10, 2013, Registration/Check In will begin at 6pm and the Bee will begin at 6:30pm. For more information, please visit our webpage, by clicking here.

To view a list of all the questions and answers, please click here.

HABEMUS PAPAM!

St. John's will celebrate a special Mass in honor of our new pontiff, Pope Francis. 

Join us at 2pm on Thursday, March 14, 2013. 

Texas Roadhouse Fundraiser for St. John's School

TEXAS ROADHOUSE FUNDRAISER

On Wednesday, March 27th,  from 4-8pm, 10% of total food purchases at Texas Roadhouse will be given to St. John’s School.

YOU MUST PRESENT THIS FLYER IN ORDER FOR US TO RECEIVE THE FUNDS.

Tell your friends and neighbors and come out for a delicious dinner!

**Also, St. John's sells Texas Roadhouse scrip (gift) cards at $25. This supports the Monsignor Harris Scholarship fund and helps reduce tuition for participating families. Anyone can purchase these gift cards after all Masses or at the rectory during normal business hours. 

St. John's School - Open House!

St. John's School is having an Open House on Sunday, March 3rd, 
from 12:30-2:30pm for prospective new families.
  

Joins us for tours of the school and refreshments. 

You will also have the opportunity to meet and talk to the teachers. 

Come join our St. John's School Family! 

www.sjshollywood.org 

Baby Shower to Benefit Carenet Pregnancy Center

Father-Daughter Dance!

Attention...The Father Daughter Dance is still on tonight from 6-9 PM...see you there!

Our 3rd Annual Father/Daughter Dance will be held this Saturday, February 16th in the Monsignor Harris Center from 6-9pm. Please see the flyer below or click HERE for online reservation and more information.

 

Ash Wednesday Masses & Stations of the Cross

Ash Wednesday Masses will be on Wednesday, February 13th at:

7am
9am
5pm
7pm

Stations of the Cross will be Thursdays at 2:15pm and Fridays at 7pm during Lent.

Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper

An all you can eat supper will be served from 5-7:30pm. There will be a choice of toppings including blueberry, apple, strawberry, chocolate chip, sausage gravy and Happy Face.

Cost is $6 for adults, $3 under 12, with those under 6 eating for free. High chairs will be provided.

Sponsored by the St. John's Knights of Columbus

Financial Peace University Class Offered

Financial Peace University consists of an 8 week video curriculum taught by financial expert Dave Ramsey. This is a life-changing program teaching people to achieve their financial goals by eliminating debt and saving for the future. 

Financial Peace University is highly entertaining for everyone, with a combination of humor, informative financial advice, and biblical messages. People will be challenged and motivated to make a plan for their money and change their family tree forever. 

Financial Peace University provides biblically based commonsense education and empowerment which gives HOPE to everyone from the financially secure to the financially distressed. 

Class materials and lifetime membership is $95 per family (husband, wife, teens, individuals and engaged couples). 

Class is every Wednesday, February 6th through April 3rd from 6:00-8:00pm at St. John’s Church. Visit the FPU table in the gymnasium after the 9 and 11:30am Mass on February 3rd, for more information and/or registration. 

Contact Kirk and Alice Munsch at kamunsch@verizon.net or mccreighta@verizon.net, (301) 997-8271 or the St. John’s Ministry website for further information: http://stjohnsparishhollywood.org/Ministries/FinancialPeaceUniversity.aspx